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Know before you go
Advisories
Safety information
- Due to public safety and park security concerns, the park gate closes daily at 9pm.
Special notes
The following are not permitted anywhere within Tribune Bay Park:
- beach fires
- consumption of alcohol
- Dogs are not allowed on the beach in Tribune Bay Park.
- Due to Health Authority regulations, BC Parks has removed the drinking water hand pump from this park. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.
Visit responsibly
Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:
Maps and location
Getting there
Tribune Bay Park is located on Hornby Island, two short ferry rides from Vancouver Island. To reach Hornby Island take the Denman Island Ferry from Buckley Bay, off Hwy 19a. Take Buckley Bay exit 101 from Hwy 19. Once on the island, follow Denman Road to the Hornby Island Ferry terminal. Another ten minute ferry ride will put you on Hornby Island. From there follow the main road to the Hornby Island CO-OP then turn left following Central Road to the entrance to the park.
Nearby communities include Hornby Island, Denman Island, Comox Valley.
Things to do
Tribune Bay has one main trail that runs parallel to the beach for approximately 0.75 km. The tennis court is located at the end of this trail, near the beach.
For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
The sandy beaches and warm waters of Tribune Bay are ideal for swimming.
There are no lifeguards on duty in BC Parks.
Limited opportunities exist for saltwater fishing at this park. All anglers should check the current regulations issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada prior to fishing.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash and under control at all times. Dogs are not allowed on the beach. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.
Bicycles must keep to roadways. Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia.
Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are not allowed on the trails within Tribune Bay Park. E-bikes are restricted to park roads and areas where motorized use is permitted. The only exception to this policy will be for authorized and identified trail maintenance bikes conducting work on behalf of BC Parks.
Facilities
Accessibility information is available for this park.
Tribune Bay is a popular day-use destination for swimmers and picnickers. A picnic shelter with picnic tables is available along with six pit toilets and a tennis court. Bring your own water, as none is available in the park.
This park has six pit toilets. Four are located near the parking lot and two near the tennis courts.
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.
Contact
| Campground and reservations | Reservations are available through the park operator directly. The phone is monitored starting May 1. |
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| Park operator | This park is operated by Quality Recreation Ltd. |
| General questions and feedback for BC Parks | We answer emails weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time. |
